giant slalom

Giant slalom sits at the heart of alpine ski racing. From Mikaela Shiffrin to Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, the world’s best explain why GS demands the ultimate balance of speed, precision, strength, and risk.

Julia Scheib dominated the Women’s Giant Slalom at Semmering, claiming victory with a masterful second run, while Camille Rast and Sara Hector rounded out the podium. Standout performances from Nina Astner, Maryna Gasienica-Daniel, and North American skiers like Valérie Grenier and Mikaela Shiffrin highlighted an exciting, bumpy race ahead of the next stop in Kranjska Gora.

Sara Hector of Sweden leads a tight top three after a thrilling Run 1 in Semmering, Austria. Julia Scheib and Lara Colturi remain close, while early exits by Alice Robinson and Nina O’Brien shook up the standings. North Americans delivered strong performances, with Paula Moltzan, Mikaela Shiffrin, and Justine Lamontagne making moves to set up an exciting second run.

The women’s World Cup giant slalom returns in Semmering as Alice Robinson and Julia Scheib lead the Olympic-season rivalry. Full start list, standings, podium table, and how and when to watch.

Marco Schwarz claimed victory at Alta Badia’s Gran Risa giant slalom, with Lucas Braathen and Stefan Brennsteiner completing the podium. The race highlighted precision, composure, and tactical skiing, while Fabian Gratz’s impressive climb and North American efforts added excitement to a challenging second run.

Marco Schwarz set the standard in Run 1 of the Alta Badia Gran Risa, delivering a precise and aggressive run to take the lead. River Radamus and Stefan Brennsteiner chased with confidence, while top favorites like Marco Odermatt and Henrik Kristoffersen were caught off guard by the course. North Americans Bridger Gile and Radamus impressed, setting the stage for a dramatic Run 2.

The Alta Badia Gran Risa marks its 40th anniversary this weekend, celebrating four decades of legendary World Cup racing on one of the sport’s most technical and iconic slopes.

The men return to Alta Badia on Sunday for a World Cup giant slalom on the demanding Gran Risa. Please review the complete start list, podium leaders, North American entries, and details on when and how to watch live.

Timon Haugan pushed his limits while staying within his ability to win Sunday’s men’s World Cup slalom in Val d’Isère. Norway placed four skiers in the top six as the race demanded tactical skiing and nerve from start to finish.

Loïc Meillard set the pace in the first run of the men’s World Cup slalom in Val d’Isère, but the story quickly expanded. Laurie Taylor became the only skier outside the elite start group to crack the top seven, Britain placed three athletes inside the top 15, and eight high-bib racers fought their way into the qualifiers, reshaping the race heading into the second run.

The men’s World Cup slalom season continues in Val d’Isère with race No. 3 after Levi and Gurgl. Here’s the full start list context, the season podium table, updated standings, and every USA, CAN, and GBR entry—including Stifel U.S. Ski Team starters and independent racers.

Loïc Meillard delivered under pressure to win the Val d’Isère men’s giant slalom, powering a Swiss sweep on the demanding Bellevarde. Luca Aerni claimed the first World Cup GS podium of his career, Marco Odermatt seized sole possession of the season standings lead, and River Radamus stormed from deep in the field to sixth with the fastest second run.

Stefan Brennsteiner leads a tightly packed men’s giant slalom after the first run in Val d’Isère, with seven skiers within a second and strong late-bib performances on the demanding Bellevarde.

The men’s Alpine World Cup returns to Europe with Saturday’s Val d’Isère giant slalom. View the full start list, updated podiums, and entries from the U.S., Canada, and Great Britain.

The men return to Val d’Isère for the first European World Cups since leaving the U.S., with tight standings, rising contenders, and Olympic-season pressure shaping a dramatic GS and slalom weekend.

Marco Odermatt claims victory as the Stifel Birds of Prey GS concludes! Italy's Alex Vinatzer achieves his first career podium, Henrik Kristoffersen earns third, and the U.S. men make significant moves in the final standings.

Julia Scheib delivered another powerful finish in Mont-Tremblant, winning a dramatic second run as the women wrapped up their North American World Cup tour. The podium fight, the late-run charge, and the season-title pressure now follow the field back to Europe.

The men returned to the start of the giant slalom, ready to wrap up the action-packed Stifel Birds of Prey World Cup in Beaver Creek, CO. Marco Odermatt dominates first run, Pinheiro-Braathen and Kristoffersen tie for second. Three U.S. men make the flip!